Founded in 1898, Tishman Construction is a builder, developer and facilities manager. Since its creation, its affiliated companies have built over 400 million square feet of space. Tishman's most famous projects include the redevelopment of JFK International Airport, the renovation and restoration of Carnegie Hall in New York City, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, the Century City Theme Center in Los Angeles and the Epcot Center in central Florida. Tishman, which built the original World Trade Center towers, will manage the construction of the Freedom Tower in New York City's financial center.